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June 13, 2026
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Video: Sowore Collapses as Police Tear-Gas Abuja Democracy Day Protesters

Human rights activist and former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, has reportedly collapsed and was subsequently taken to a hospital following a confrontation with the Nigerian police during a June...

June 12, 2026
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June 12: “Those Children Are Suffering,” — Falana Urges Immediate Action on Oyo Kidnap

Human rights lawyer Femi Falana has issued an urgent appeal for the immediate release of schoolchildren and teachers abducted in Oyo State, voicing deep distress over their deteriorating condition...

Ban on Mass Motorcycle Movement Called for, Amid Rising Security Concerns

June 12, 2026
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Don’t Japa: Tinubu urges Nigerian youths to stay and build Nigeria instead

President Bola Tinubu has issued a direct appeal to Nigerian youths, asking them to resist the growing temptation to emigrate and instead remain in the country to actively participate...

June 11, 2026
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13 Civil Society Groups Caution Against Internet Shutdowns Ahead of The Gambia’s 2026 Elections

As The Gambia prepares for its 2026 elections, Paradigm Initiative and 12 other civil society organisations have issued a joint communique calling for strong digital rights protections and warnings against internet...

EFCC Strengthens Monitoring Ahead of 2027 Elections

June 10, 2026
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2027 Elections: EFCC Says Governorship Aspirants Spent N30bn on Primaries

The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has raised concern over the rising cost of electoral politics in Nigeria, disclosing that some governorship aspirants...

Iran War: Trump Reacts as US House Votes on Withdrawal

June 4, 2026
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Trump Slams US House Vote Over Iran War Withdrawal

President Donald Trump has criticized a recent vote in the US House of Representatives aimed at ending American military involvement in the Iran war, describing the move as “unpatriotic”...

June 1, 2026
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2027 Election: Full List of Presidential Candidates, Parties and Profiles

Political activities are intensifying as Nigeria moves closer to the January 16, 2027 general election, with several parties already wrapping up their presidential primaries or unveiling their chosen candidates....

Tinubu’s 10.9m Votes Claim Not Realistic – Opposition

May 26, 2026
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ADC Disputes Tinubu’s 10.9m Votes, Warns of 2027 Election Risks

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has expressed concern over President Bola Tinubu’s assertion that he secured 10.99 million votes in the recently concluded APC presidential primaries, saying the figure...

Tinubu Vows Justice, Orders Support for Rescued Victims

May 25, 2026
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APC Primaries: Sanwo-Olu Congratulates President Tinubu On Victory

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has congratulated President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, on his emergence as the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), scheduled to hold...

May 21, 2026
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Desmond Elliot Rejects APC Primary Result, Vows to Challenge Outcome

Lagos State lawmaker, Desmond Elliot, has rejected the outcome of the All Progressives Congress (APC) primary election for Surulere Constituency I, insisting he will be challenging the result through...